Are you interested in expanding your career, and want to be a more creative and innovative employee who embraces problems and challenges, and thrives in those circumstances?
This course is part of the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization
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Professional Skills for the Workplace SpecializationUniversity of California, DavisAbout this Course
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Course 3 of 4 in the
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At least 1-2 years of business experience.
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Arabic, Spanish
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Analyze beliefs and actions that contribute to a growth mindset within an organization.
Evaluate opportunites to increasingly develop a growth mindset.
Apply practices that foster growth mindset within an organization.
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 3 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
At least 1-2 years of business experience.
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Arabic, Spanish
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
Try Coursera for Business
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University of California, Davis
UC Davis, one of the nation’s top-ranked research universities, is a global leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, sustainability, environmental and biological sciences, and technology. With four colleges and six professional schools, UC Davis and its students and alumni are known for their academic excellence, meaningful public service and profound international impact.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Getting Started and Foundations of Growth Mindset
In this module, you will be able to define and discuss the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. You will be able to identify your own mindset given a situation or arena and measure your baseline. You will be able to use a process to help shift your mindset and examine the benefits and characteristics of having a growth mindset. You'll discuss where growth mindset fits in the workplace.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 29 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
1 hour to complete
Internal & External Roadblocks to Growth Mindset
In this module, you will be able to identify both internal and external roadblocks to the growth mindset. You will discover myths of the growth mindset and begin to identify your own limiting beliefs. You will be able to examine and reframe negative statements caused from your limiting beliefs. You will apply a no negative self-talk rule and be able to overcome the comparison trap syndrome.
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 17 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Organizational Mindset - Deep Dive
In this module, you will be able to define organizational mindset and compare and contrast the differences between a fixed mindset organization and a growth mindset organization. You will discover the organizational culture depending on the type of mindset. You will help foster a growth mindset within your organization and identify the qualities that lead to a growth mindset. You will be able to recognize the type of mindset at the leadership level within an organization and apply best practices for growth mindset at the workplace. You will be able discuss the positivity quotient and how it impacts your team. You will be able to foster a culture of collaboration versus group think and be able to successfully navigate change with a growth mindset.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Dealing With Setbacks and Failures
In this module, you will be able to overcome the perfectionist syndrome. You will be able to identify how your mindset will show up. You will be able to practice the five-minute pity party and apply a growth mindset to move forward. You will be able to reframe a situation and make it redemptive. You will be able to apply best practices to giving and receiving feedback and be able to identify that there is a balance to practicing a mindset.
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
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- 3 stars2.07%
- 2 stars0.59%
TOP REVIEWS FROM THE GROWTH MINDSET
by ASep 17, 2022
This is a life changing course which one should try to implement in every facets of one's life. Wow, what an experience !
by CDec 14, 2021
I was able to learn a lot around mindsets and have a lot of resources to share with my team. Highly recommend for team leaders.
by GCAug 7, 2022
Great course, it's definitely something I needed. As a person with a fixed mindset, this is helping me view my issues with a new perspective. Thank you.
by CNSep 2, 2022
Practical tips to foster a growth mindset and watch out for triggers that pull you back to a fixed mindset. Loved it!!
About the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization
This Specialization is intended for working professionals early in their career and for organizations who look to improve interpersonal relationship skills among their employees, clients, and customers.
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